Chromosomal pattern in tuberculous patients

ABSTRACT

The "in vitro" model of lymphocyte culture was used to investigate the chromosomal pattern of 40 pulmonary tuberculous patients and 20 normal subjects. The study showed increased risk of chromosomal aberrations in T.B. Patients which is likely to be due to the combined effect of the disease and its therapy. The advancement of the disease and the lengthy irregular treatment are important modulators increasing chromosomal abnormality